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Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Compu DynamicsPhoenix, AZ, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

At Compu Dynamics, we don't just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America's premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world's most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.

Join our growing Project Management Team! Compu Dynamics has an immediate opening for an Assistant Project Manager in Northern Virginia.

Summary / Objective :

The Assistant Project Manager (APM) bridges technical and managerial responsibilities, providing tactical project execution and administrative support to Project Managers (PMs) and Senior Project Managers (Sr. PMs). This role executes tasks with increasing ownership, helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards. The APM will engage with vendors, partners, and customers, develop project documentation, and coordinate field and office operations.

Essential Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Relationship Development

  • Develop relationships with vendors and partners; execute outreach and relationship-building efforts under PM guidance.
  • Build rapport with customers and serve as a trusted liaison under supervision.

Communication & Coordination

  • Act as the main point of contact between project stakeholders under PM direction.
  • Conduct and document team and customer meetings, including agendas, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Planning, Scheduling & Project Close-Out

  • Develop and adjust project schedules with oversight.
  • Create detailed work breakdown structures (WBS) and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) with some independence.
  • Coordinate project activities with superintendents, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Manage submittals, RFIs, and coordination processes under PM direction.
  • Manage portions of the close-out process, including inspections, documentation, and final handover to the customer.
  • Profit, Budgeting & Procurement Management

  • Assist the PM to break out estimates by cost code and enter into Procore.
  • Track project financial progress with supervision.
  • Prepare and manage change orders under guidance.
  • Order project materials and manage vendor relationships with oversight.
  • Constructability, Quality & Safety

  • Monitor compliance with project specifications and drawings; support resolution of non-conforming work.
  • Conduct inspections and manage quality processes under PM guidance.
  • Track site safety compliance and collaborate with the Safety team on corrective actions.
  • Contract, Risk & Compliance Management

  • Draft and organize contract documents, including owner / prime contracts and change orders.
  • Assist in procurement negotiations with partners and vendors.
  • Help manage customer contracts and document disputes or claims.
  • Support risk tracking and mitigation planning.
  • Assist in securing permits and tracking code compliance.
  • Team Collaboration

  • Delegate daily project tasks to team members with oversight.
  • Contribute to a positive, collaborative, high-performance team culture.
  • Offer informal feedback and mentorship to peers.
  • Success Factors & Company Values

  • Professionalism : Model professional behavior in communication, meetings, and documentation.
  • Exceeding Expectations : Take initiative to enhance project quality and efficiency.
  • Mutual Respect : Communicate openly and respectfully, encouraging inclusive collaboration.
  • Integrity : Make ethical decisions under pressure and maintain transparency.
  • Safety : Actively participate in safety initiatives and promote daily awareness on site.
  • Competencies :

  • Strong communication and presentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Basic to intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Procore preferred).
  • Foundational understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications.
  • Desired Technical Knowledge :

  • Basic understanding of power distribution and low-voltage system components.
  • Basic understanding of general construction requirements and mechanical equipment installation.
  • Interest in white space / data center design and operation.
  • Travel :

    Up to 20% travel to job sites.

    Work Environment :

    This role operates in both office and field environments. Field work may involve exposure to extreme weather, construction sites, and potentially hazardous materials.

    Physical Demands :

    Ability to walk, stand, and climb stairs / ladders on job sites; lift up to 20 lbs; maneuver in small or confined spaces.

    Position Type :

    This is a full-time position.

    Required Education and Experience :

  • High School Diploma and / or equivalent education and experience;
  • 1+ years of project management or construction-related experience.
  • Preferred Education and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Applied Science, or related field.
  • Commercial contracting experience, preferably in the data center or mission-critical space.
  • Military Codes : 65W1, 70H, 0411, 749, 2166

    Compu Dynamics Pay Range

    $55,000—$95,000 USD

    Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for :

    Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.

    401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.

    Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.

    Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.

    Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

    Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.

    Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.

    Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.

    Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.

    Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.

  • Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
  • Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.

    Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.

    Compu Dynamics, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.

    All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment drug screening, background / criminal check, and motor vehicle check.

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